Scare tactis to keep people away??? My buddy ..I am not tour operator let's say in Bali to get foreign tourist to Bali instead of Boracay neither am I chinesee airline recruiter to get Airbus pilots in China instead of Philippines...I have NO INTEREST to keep expats in or out of Philippines whatsoever! Got it?
You are doing pretty good job keeping people out yourself and for scare tactics please take leave of absence from your company at least for couple of months and start calling US state department,British,Japanese,Canadian,Australian,Taiwan,Hong Kong etc.....governments who issued travel warnings for your country and then start calling media from north to south pole who had reports or articles about safety issues in Philippines telling them that is all wrong and that should not use "scare tactics" to keep their citizens out of Philippines
Sooo here are few examples of "scare tactics" as you call it:
1. Canada -
Philippines Travel Advice and Advisories | Government of Canada and says and I quote "
Canadians should be alert to the danger of kidnapping in the Philippines. Although government action has reduced the frequency of kidnappings, there remain reports of planned kidnap-for-ransom of business people. Kidnappings have occurred throughout the country, including in Manila and several resort areas, and deaths have resulted in some cases. Canadians should be cautious when travelling to, and around, coastal areas and island resorts. "
2. US -
Philippines and says and I quote " Crime is a significant concern in urban areas of the Philippines. Though U.S. citizens are not typically targeted for kidnapping,
kidnappings and violent assaults do occur in Metro Manila and elsewhere. U.S. citizens should remain aware of their surroundings and exercise good judgment. Reports of confidence games, pick pocketing, internet scams, and credit/ATM card fraud are common."
3. Brits -
Philippines travel advice and says and I quote "
There is a threat from kidnapping in the Philippines, particularly in the southern Philippines. Kidnapping could occur anywhere.."
4. Australia -
Travel Advice for Philippines - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says and I quote "Violent crime is a significant problem in the Philippines (see the Crime Section below).There is a danger of kidnapping throughout the Philippines, particularly in the southern Philippines, including coastal and island tourist resorts, dive sites, and live-aboard dive boats including in remote locations in the Sulu Sea. Terrorists have kidnapped foreigners from these areas in the past." and also says "Violent crime is a significant problem in the Philippines. Criminal gangs that drug and rob or assault unsuspecting tourists are active in Manila, including the Makati central business district, and in provincial resort towns."
You want me to go on? So must be worldwide conspiracy...nothing to do with "real" situation
As for again comparing isolated incidents in London and Norway with Philippines is ridiculous..
And you know what is your problem? As most Filipinos you get very touchy when truth about your country is revealed and just FAIL to see the real picture. That's why your country is in a such state.
In order to fix problem first step is to recognize that you have problem !
Now ...believe or not (really don't care) I DO have lot's of great Filipino friends for life..and hurts me also (as my kids are half Filipino) to see once great nation and country in such state.Mind you that in 50's and 60's Philippines were BENCHMARK for other Asian nations before Marcos introduced corruption and started to pamper military ....I will never forget when one old Filipino (still important in Philippine aviation) was showing me family photos of Manila in 1930's...my god...makes you wonder..what happened?? Manila was wonderful place....
And there is a saying "Its not important how you see yourself it's important how others see you" and never forget that one my friend
And AGAIN for the VERY last time purpose of my post is... and now read my lips... I D O N O T W A N T T H I S T O H A P P E N T O A N Y B O D Y ! and THAT'S IT no hidden agenda...no conspiracy against Philippines (if it has happened in Europe I would do the same) etc..
All fathers here will understand me and what I am trying to do....and only fathers can understand what I went through...and why posting...this was living HELL and I will do everything possible, as much as I can ,to prevent this to happen to anybody else !